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Post by growler on Dec 14, 2006 12:50:11 GMT
HI Michael A little while ago one of the forum members was waiting for delivery of a National Resorocket ....... If he sees this thread any chance of him telling us how he is getting on with it ...... I cant seem to find a really thorough review of one on net ...... regards Growler
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Post by snakehips on Dec 14, 2006 13:14:13 GMT
Hi there !
While not a review, I can give my tuppence worth on the resorocket if you like ?
I had a go on a vintage-steel resorocket 2 years ago - an early one.
Looks wise - cool, but I don't like solid headstocks - or the mots headstock veneer
Playability - it had 16-56 strings on it - I'm used to 13-56. Still very playable but not bendable - but I'd expect it to be fine with whatever guage of strings you/I prefer.
Volume - bloody loud ! Louder than my Delphi and my baritone Triolian - and they are LOUD !!
Tone - I didn't believe the hype about a hybrid between tricone and single cone tone - until I played it. Perhaps it is the tricone grill sound "holes" that gives it that sweeter tone. It did have a grating scratchy sound that I don't personally like - exactly the same as you get on a steel bodied NRP Polychrome Tricone (compared to regular brass tricone). I'm not sure if I'd like the brass resorocket either - but I've never tried that.
Hope that helps !
I must admit, I'm not a huge fan of the vintage steel finish - and I don't think it will "age" into a cool look - more like a manky look !
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Post by growler on Dec 14, 2006 14:37:50 GMT
HI Snake hips .... thanks for input ,very helpful. I like to research and find out as much as I can before buying, also its a right pain not being near a decent music store that would have the guitars for you to try out . I'm not sure if there are any in Paris, so a trip back to the U.K. for a few days is the only option, and then take the train up to the LRC . The one I would certainly go for is the Nickel plated Brass, I agree with you about the vintage steel also the powder blue is a bit weird as well . One I saw was a like an uncoated brass version ...... this looked awful......... once again thanks for input .........regards Growler
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Post by Rich T on Jan 22, 2007 13:55:06 GMT
Hi,
It could be my post your refering to. I did indeed post to Michael about 4/5 months ago asking about the ResoRocket and the virtues of the Brass or Steel body.
Unfortunately I'm still waiting and have been told "end of feb"... so fingers crossed.
Rich T.
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Post by growler on Jan 22, 2007 14:42:35 GMT
HI Rich T I think it was you who posted the thread ........ I bet you can't wait ........... counting down the days Check this out...... click on this website an watch the film of Keb Mo playing his new Resorocket www.kebmo.com/ I'll just keep dreaming ................. regards Growler
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Post by robn on Jan 23, 2007 12:15:20 GMT
Great link Growler I have a couple of Keb Mo CDs but have not visited his web site before - I love the contemporary, laid back feel of Keb's music, so laid back it's practically horizontal I could hear what Snakehips was getting at - that Resosocket seemed to have loads of tri-cone type sustain - nice !!! Maybe I'll have to start saving Robn
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Post by growler on Jan 23, 2007 13:36:48 GMT
HI Robn
Glad you saw the website ? I think you described Keb Mo perfectly saying he is contemporary ,( would you describe it as blues ) , any way I love it , especially " One friend" and " You dont have to shave your legs "
Regarding the Resorocket...... I just think they are so Cool , the have everything , a tone between the style O and the tricone , fantastic volume as described my Snakehips and the cutaway to boot , when I get mine it will definately be a nickel plated brass one. I have not a problem with the head stock , I rather like ..... in fact I 'll go further and say I prefer it to the slotted head stock that so many National owners rave about ...... reminds me of the headstocks on the guitars you got when you where a kid ..... I did'nt get on with them then
As for saving up for one Robn, I hope you are having more sucess than me..... my reso-fund has just been wiped out by a new Dyson Hoover ........................ regards Growler
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Post by robn on Jan 23, 2007 18:29:23 GMT
Hi Growler, Keb Mo sings and plays blues in my book. I can get away with playing tracks by Keb (or MM) in the background when friends come round for dinner. Whereas Robert Johnson and Son House get vetoed I'm hoping to travel down to London in March - so just maybe I'll get the chance to visit the LRC and try out a Resorocket myself ;D Regards Robn
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Post by blueshome on Jan 23, 2007 20:57:31 GMT
Mike Dowling had a Resorocket at Bluesweek in 2005 which he then promptly sold. It was very loud but didn't sound anything like a tricone. I think that's in the imagination because of the grille.
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Post by Michael Messer on Jan 23, 2007 22:47:05 GMT
Hi Phil,
Good to hear from you.
I agree - the Resorocket is a great sounding & great looking guitar, but it sounds nothing like a Tricone. I think the grilles make a more open echo/reverb sound which is different to a regular single cone style O, N or Duolian.
Phil, I hope to see you soon,
Shine On, Michael.
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Post by Michael Messer on Jan 24, 2007 1:42:47 GMT
Hi Robn, I have an LP that I got many years ago when I was discovering this music, it is called 'The Vocal Intensity of Son House'. 40 minutes of Son House totally legless and trying to perform some of his classic songs into the microphone. I think he may have got the recording engineer as drunk as he was, as it is not easy to hear anything other than our man moaning, groaning & stamping his foot. Next time you are having a dinner party, let me know and I'll send it over!
Shine On, MIchael.
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Post by Sonya on Jan 24, 2007 8:33:44 GMT
Hi Growler Oh dear, the Dyson just doesn't have the same sound quality of a Resorocket! Even with a good setup and some MM Newtone strings you may not get that much improvement, but who knows.... Never mind, when you DO get your Reso it should be loud enough to drown out the noise of the Dyson! ;D Sonya
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Post by blueshome on Jan 24, 2007 9:39:37 GMT
Please, please Sonya - a piccy of you playing the Dyson! I'm a little sceptical that you know what it sounds like from a player's point of view, I thought you had a man to do the housework.
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Post by robn on Jan 24, 2007 13:08:14 GMT
Hi Michael, Thanks for the offer but I'm in enough trouble already over playing old blues CDs around the house (hence me being dispatched down to the seafront to play my reso) Although I'm sure that the old recording you have of Son House drunk still sounds 10 times better than one of me sober Sonya - have you tried changing the filters on your Dyson - I've heard that it can improve the tone. Also, what diferences have you found between the upright and cylinder models - which one would be more suited to performing Welsh Dysynni Delta Dust style songs rather than Midlands Muck or songs by the Hounslow House Mites? Robn
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Post by Sonya on Jan 24, 2007 15:28:25 GMT
Hi Phil I would love to provide a photo of me playing the Dyson but sadly the resident photographer is laid up with a bad back and can't even rise from the chair to fetch the camera!!! Perhaps I'll record something for MySpace instead..... As for the housework... what a joy and a luxury it would be if I had a man to do it... or a woman.... or a robot..... or ANYONE... PLEASE?? Robn: I've only tried the cylinder version so far. It is easier to play lap style and I do a particularly good version of 'Dust my Broom' on it. And as the Dyson is bagless I don't feel compelled to wear a kilt whilst playing, either. Thanks for your helpful suggestion of changing the filters. I'll give it a try and see if the tone improves. I find that allowing the detritus to encroach beyond the MAX line is also very beneficial as the dust then begins to escape from the reservoir; having that grey cloud swirling above your head as you play is very atmospheric.... Sonya
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